MLK Back to School Festival

The MLK Back to School Festival is an annual event for students of all ages and their families to receive free backpacks, school supplies, and other essential items for the new school year. 

The 2023 Back to School Festival will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Please stay tuned for additional information!

Donate

If you are interested in donating supplies, please deliver them to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..

For more information, contact us at 214-670-8418.

Suggested Items:

  • Clear or mesh backpacks
  • Notebook paper
  • Construction/Manila Paper
  • Binders
  • Dividers
  • 2 pocket folders with prongs
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Index cards
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Colored pencils
  • Colored markers
  • Dry erase markers
  • Rulers
  • Scissors
  • Pencil bag or box
  • Erasers
  • Glue/Gluesticks
  • Kleenex
  • Headphones
  • Informational resources
  • Giveaways with your logo
  • Household cleaning supplies (Soap, Wipes, Detergent, Disinfectant, paper towels, etc.)
  • Socks
  • Underwear

Community Partners

Opportunities are available for Community Partners to register and participate at no cost. Community Partners will receive one (1) table and two (2) chairs, and are encouraged to bring a canopy or tent. Items for distribution must pre-packaged to be placed in trunks as cars drive by. You must provide an estimated 1000 items to participate. 

If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, please contact us at 214-670-8418.

Volunteer

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/volunteer to submit a volunteer form or contact us at 214-670-8418.


Thank You To Our 2022 Community Partners!

 

 

 

PETER & DENA SILBERMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Thank You To Our 2021 Community Partners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter & Dena Silberman


Thank you to Enterprise for your generous donation!


Photos from the 2020 MLK Back to School Festival


Photos from the 2019 MLK Back to School Festival